1. the action of delaying or slowing the progress or development of something
Usage: formal
2. instances of decreased speed or momentum
Usage: technical

Examples

• The construction caused significant retardations in traffic flow.
• Economic retardations affected the company’s growth plans.
• The scientist studied the retardations in the chemical reaction.
• Weather conditions led to retardations in the flight schedule.
• The new regulations resulted in retardations of the approval process.
• Multiple retardations in the project timeline frustrated the team.